Hello! Have usb at room to charge the cell phone? Thanks
@marcomillette40122 күн бұрын
@@PaulaBento-tb8yb this was filmed one year ago so I’m not 💯 sure. In my most recent trip to Cuba last month they did have usb imports in the rooms. You can always bring your own plugins with a usb they will work everywhere in Cuba.
@PaulaBento-tb8yb2 күн бұрын
@@marcomillette4012 i've been at Cayo Coco in June and they've usb at room but i would like to know about this hotel from now. Thanks a lot for answer.
@marcomillette40122 күн бұрын
@@PaulaBento-tb8yb next Friday we will be going to Negril at the Azul then on October 11th Cayo Paredon at the Grand Aston . When I’ll be back from Negril we will be looking our Xmas getaway probably in Cayo Santa Maria. More videos on the way. Thanks for your comment and watching my video. Safe travelings 😎🏝️
@spearogogo3 күн бұрын
hi I like your videos and can i take me mini dji drone with to cuba thanks
@marcomillette40123 күн бұрын
@@spearogogo no you can’t !!! You need to apply for permit from the government and it’s an extremely long process. I need to renew my permit but probably won’t as it’s a struggle even after u have a permit. As soon as you’ll get in Cuba you will get pulled in a room where they will ask you a bunch of questions, it’s really not worth it trust me. Thanks for watching and you’re comment !!! Next week I’ll be in Jamaica where there’s less drone restrictions so more videos on the way.
@spearogogo10 сағат бұрын
@@marcomillette4012 thanks for your advice 🙏
@saltymermaid4394 күн бұрын
Is there a clothing optional part of the beach?
@Busybeeee5 күн бұрын
Bonjour Marco, found an amazing deal to this resort, leaving directly from my city. Wondering if this resort has a cigar shop? Also, is the pool deep enough to do lapses? It seems very shallow . How much did you typically tip and did you have butler service and room service? Thx again 😊
@marcomillette40124 күн бұрын
@@Busybeeee good day and thanks for your message. There’s no cigar shop on the property only a small gift shop. The marina is a 10 min walk or you can take a shuttle that will take you there. At the marina you will find a nice cigar shop as well as a market where you can buy all your souvenirs. The pool at the deepest end is about 5 feet deep. That would be the pool nearest to the beach. In my suite I did have a butler. There’s only two suites of this kind in the property in bungalow 7. Room 7201 and 7206. I was in room 7206. As for tips I give them 5$ can bills as the Cuban has no use of loonies and toonies. The cleaning lady I usually give her a 5$ plus some additional items like toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo etc. at the bars and restaurants 5$. I usually spend between 30$ to 50$ a day in tips. If you have other questions let me know. Thanks for watching and your comment Safe travelings 😎🏝️
@Busybeeee4 күн бұрын
@@marcomillette4012 wow! You are so kind to answer so thoroughly. Thank you, this is so helpful. Have a wonderful day, love your channel , just subscribed ☺️
@marcomillette40124 күн бұрын
@@Busybeeee next Friday August 30th we are travelling the Negril Jamaica at the Azul then I’ll be travelling solo on October 11th in Cayo Paredon at the Grand Aston. Thanks for subscribing and the support much appreciated 🫶
@JaypeaFoto6 күн бұрын
Did you have to get special permission to fly a drone, and if so, how and where do you apply?
@marcomillette40126 күн бұрын
@@JaypeaFoto yes you need special permission from the government plus the hotel managers plus plus plus. It’s an extremely long process and not worth to bring a drone as you will get questioned and harassed on ur vacation.
@JaypeaFoto6 күн бұрын
@@marcomillette4012 However, it seems you have one in all your videos, so you’ve gone through the process and it must be worth it. We are landscape photographers, not video makers. Would care to share the process?
@marcomillette40125 күн бұрын
@@JaypeaFoto I started my process in 2018 and got my paperwork in 2021 or 2022. Very long process not including what you need to go thru at the airport. On my last trip in July they told me that I had to renew it but probably won’t as it’s a headache. Here’s an email if you want me deal. They should be able to provide you with some info. [email protected]
@stellerate6 күн бұрын
Is this the standard or the ER model?
@marcomillette40126 күн бұрын
@@stellerate I got this board in 2019 n paid 600$ usd. I would say it’s the standard one. As of today it still working great if this matters. I don’t use it as often as I should but the battery is still good on it. The only thing that failed on it so far is it doesn’t show what 💯 battery life is on the board. U need to check the remote for the battery life as in the board it’s always at zero. I still like riding it every now and then
@mattplante13147 күн бұрын
Planing on going here in February the snorkel footage was in the video. Was that taken on a excursion or just off shore ?
@marcomillette40126 күн бұрын
@@mattplante1314 excursion in Cayo coco. I will be returning on October 11th but at the Grand Aston Cayo Paredon. Probably going in the catamaran again.
@mattplante13146 күн бұрын
@marcomillette4012 okay thanks for the help. I enjoy your videos and hoping for a behind the scenes vlog on cayo cruz.
@marcomillette40126 күн бұрын
@@mattplante1314 I’m working on it. Trying to make it an interesting video of 15 to 20 min at most. We are leaving for Negril next week. More videos in the way. Thanks for the support 🫶
@joethecloser8 күн бұрын
Hey, Im looking to book for the 1st week of September, was in cayo 3 months ago, Any storages this time
@marcomillette40128 күн бұрын
I was in Trinidad in may/June then in Cayo Cruz and didn't run out of anything at all. Had plenty to eat and drink. Every now and then they might run out of beer or something else in one bar but they will have it somewhere else. I'll be back in Cuba on October 11th at the Grand Aston after my trip to Negril next week. Thanks for watching and your comment !!!
@joethecloser8 күн бұрын
@@marcomillette4012 I stayed at the grand aston, nice hotel and beach. Upgraded to club
@marcomillette40128 күн бұрын
@@joethecloser thanks for the heads up ill look it up !!! safe travelings Joe !!!
@Notjackpausner9 күн бұрын
Plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz NEVER GO HERE OR ANY CUBAN RESORT
@user-cc2np4qn1r10 күн бұрын
merci Marco, grace a toi on va au meilleurs Hotel,s, continu mon ami! cheeers
@marcomillette401210 күн бұрын
@@user-cc2np4qn1r thanks for the feedback. Next stop Negril at the Azul beach resort on August 30th then at the grand Aston Cayo Paredon October 11th. Thanks for the support 😎🏝️
@nikkihappy96810 күн бұрын
Where is this
@marcomillette401210 күн бұрын
@@nikkihappy968 sanctuary white sands Cayo Cruz Cuba
@stevenmaw749111 күн бұрын
Wow, that was good!! ...
@marcomillette401211 күн бұрын
@@stevenmaw7491 thanks for the feedback Steven 😎🏝️
@stevenschindler834211 күн бұрын
Great video you guys. Please tell me this. I have knee issues and going up and down stairs is a problem wirh me. Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S
@marcomillette401211 күн бұрын
@@stevenschindler8342 thanks for watching my video Steve. Yes in bungalow 1 there’s two elevators and all the a la carte restaurants and the main buffet is also in bungalow 1 making it easy for you to access. I know they have a shuttle service to bring you to the market which is about 5 minutes away but not so sure if they will bring you from bungalow 1 to the beach and back as it’s a short walking distance. I did see some carts on the property to bring supplies but I’m not sure if they have one specific to bring guest from the lobby “bungalow 1” to anywhere in the property. P.S. bungalow 1 is fully accessible for guest in wheelchairs.
@stevenschindler834211 күн бұрын
@marcomillette4012 Great info man. Thanks!
@marcomillette401211 күн бұрын
@@stevenschindler8342 NP. I have a scenematic video of the resort coming out at noon if you're interested. Safe travelling !!!
@theodorereading578512 күн бұрын
Well done. Just picked up a sub man Cuba is so nice. You show it well Thank you
@marcomillette401212 күн бұрын
@@theodorereading5785 thanks for watching, the sub and feedback much appreciated. A cinematic video of the property coming tomorrow at noon n more on the way. Besides going to Negril on August 30th I’ll be going at the Grand Aston Cayo Paredon on October 11th. I love Cuba as well. Thanks again and safe travelings 😎🏝️
@scotbarlow21313 күн бұрын
Nice video. Is there another resort right next door?
@marcomillette401213 күн бұрын
@@scotbarlow213 in the east side there roughly 3 to 4 resorts and in the west side there’s a new resort starting to get built. Further west there’s nothing for km’s !!! Thanks for your message and feedback. This Friday I’ll have a more cinematic video of this resort coming out. Safe travelings
@ReginaldDonovan-u5q16 күн бұрын
Probably the best video tour I have seen - great job - Delivers it straight up -Congratulations!
@marcomillette401216 күн бұрын
@@ReginaldDonovan-u5q thanks for the feedback much appreciated!!! More videos on the way of this property. I love to travel and give my prospective of the resorts I travel too to make other people aware of what they will be purchasing. Safe travelings 😎🏝️
@Busybeeee16 күн бұрын
Bonjour Marco et merci pour cet excellent vidéo. J’ai trouvé un bon rabais pour cet hôtel par contre j’ai quelques questions. Comment sont les moustiques? Est-ce que l’hôtel est très bruyante? À quelle heure ouvre la piscine le matin et est-ce qu’elle est assez profonde pour faire de La nage en longueur? Finalement est-ce que le gymnase a de l’air conditionné? Merci encore pour ce vidéo. Cuba est un très beau pays
@marcomillette401216 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching my video! While I was there, the mosquitoes were not as bad as at other resorts I’ve been to in Cuba. On only on one occasion, after it rained, did the mosquitoes come out. They do fumigate the area at night, but I highly recommend bringing some after-bite treatment, Benadryl, and mosquito spray-these are useful anywhere in Cuba. The resort was pretty quiet while I was there. There was some entertainment and music at the pool in the afternoon as well as in the lobby at night. I found more entertainment at the beach around 11 a.m. Keep in mind that the resort was only at 30% capacity while I was there and will probably remain so until December. I never had any issues swimming at night, so I would say that they don’t have a specific hour to close the pools. The pool is about 5 feet deep at its deepest point and gradually becomes shallower. It is wide and long enough for a good swim. The gym has good air conditioning, and the equipment is new-great for a quick workout!!! More videos of this property on the way. Thanks again for watching and if you have additional questions don't hesitate. Safe travelings !!!
@Busybeeee16 күн бұрын
@@marcomillette4012 Thank you, 🙏🙏🙏
@tee639417 күн бұрын
Excellent tour of this property, thank you!. I was going between this one and Blau Varadero for an upcoming trip with my mom. I think I will go with this one.
@marcomillette401216 күн бұрын
The Beach at the sanctuary is way better than Varadero. I'm not sure if you've been to Varadero before but the beaches are not what people say they are. Cayo Coco and Cayo Santa María has the nicest beaches I've ever seen !!! If your looking to do more excussions Varadero is probably the place to go at but for the beaches and tranquility you'll have an amazing time at the sanctuary.
@cind391312 күн бұрын
I was thinking blau as well but my main preference is a gorgeous beach so thanks for confirming varadero beach is not as nice. Would u say cayo Cruz is better then cayo santa maria beaches?
@marcomillette401212 күн бұрын
@@cind3913 no, the stretch of beach in Cayo Santa Maria at the memories, start fish, Royalton and the Playa Cayo Santa Maria would be my number one beach in Cuba or where I have been for sure. The sand in Cayo Cruz is as nice but the beach in Cayo Santa Maria listed above is wider and 100% nicer but still can’t go wrong with Santa Cruz in-front of the resort.
@cind391312 күн бұрын
@@marcomillette4012 thank you! I am planning a trip to Cuba adults only and you have helped me pick a region! I could not decide and most important is amazing beach! Just found your you tube channel today!
@marcomillette401212 күн бұрын
@@cind3913 Thanks for watching. I have more video on the way of this property. The next one will be tomorrow at noon Friday August 16th then next week also on Friday at noon where I'll be doing a vlog of my trip. August 30th we will be going to Jamaica Negril then October 11th at the Grand Aston Cayo Paredon. After we will be planing a Xmax vacation most likely in Cuba so more videos on the way. thanks again for your comment and watching my video!!!
@carolepion992417 күн бұрын
Bonjour Marco parlez-vous.en français.Et aller vous faire un vidéo en français moi je comprends l’anglais mes amies non. Car le vidéo est vraiment intéressant…
@marcomillette401216 күн бұрын
I am French but unfortunately all my videos are in English. If you click on the subtitles you should have the option to have it in French. if your unable to have the subtitles in French let me know, I could possibly send it to you. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and the support. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to message me. Safe travelings !!!
@pensionat6017 күн бұрын
That's a big resort.........beautiful beach! Great info Marco!
@marcomillette401217 күн бұрын
@@pensionat60 at a little over 500 rooms I would say average size resort. The beach was beautiful yes !!! Thanks for watching John. Next stop Negril Jamaica on August 30th. It’s been 10 years since I’ve been there can’t wait. 😎🏝️
@Notjackpausner18 күн бұрын
Plz don’t go here
@stevenmaw749118 күн бұрын
Nice, thanks for uploads.
@marcomillette401218 күн бұрын
@@stevenmaw7491 thanks for the feedback 😎🏝️
@user-sm1hm1ho4g19 күн бұрын
Excellent vidéo ça je te le donne! Mais en as tu fait.un en Français? Si oui, excellent, si non, merci le coloniser
@marcomillette401219 күн бұрын
@@user-sm1hm1ho4g thanks for watching and the feedback even if your message sounds a little rude 🙄. If you don’t understand English I’m sorry. You can add the subtitles in French if you prefer. Safe travelings 😎🏝️
@davetomlinson906321 күн бұрын
Beautiful town looking forward to seeing it again.
@bhismilinirampersad336023 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍😍🇹🇹
@sylvainbeaudet279024 күн бұрын
Moi ce qui m'intéresse comment as tu réussi à introduire un drone à cuba et oui le Melia est un très belle endroit .
@marcomillette401224 күн бұрын
@@sylvainbeaudet2790 as of next Friday I’ll b posting videos of the Sanctuary White Sands in Cayo Cruz Cuba with more drone videos that I was at in July if your interested . At the end of August we are leaving for Jamaica and I’m planing on another trip in October probably in Cayo Paredon. Thanks for watching and your comment safe travelings 😎🏝️
@maciejkrawczyk916529 күн бұрын
❤
@applelake594029 күн бұрын
Grand Aston Varadero
@marcomillette401229 күн бұрын
@@applelake5940 I will definitely check it out next time I go to Varadero that hotel pops up a lot on my feed. Next trip is Negril in August 30th. Thanks for your comment 😎
@marcelperry836729 күн бұрын
dont do it no food 500 rooms 300 sick peaples never again
@marcomillette401229 күн бұрын
@@marcelperry8367 we were lucky when we were there we had plenty of food but when we left people started to complained that they had no food. This is when all the locals came in for new years.
@Jenny-qt7jbАй бұрын
Hola te recomiendo la excursion a guanayara topes de collantes es fabuloso y un sendero mejor respecto al melia una maravilla de hotel saludos desde trinidad Cuba
@marcomillette4012Ай бұрын
@@Jenny-qt7jb thanks for your recommendation I will be checkout that location next time I’ll be in Trinidad 😎
@jamalhackett7528Ай бұрын
Thank you, helped a lot. Bro every song you played was an absolute BANGER ‼️
@marcomillette4012Ай бұрын
@@jamalhackett7528 thanks for the feedback and the comment much appreciated 🫶. Let me know if you have any questions safe travelings 😎🏝️
@jamalhackett7528Ай бұрын
@@marcomillette4012 I literally JUST booked it. I think we will enjoy it cause I’m going with a lot of people.
@marcomillette4012Ай бұрын
@@jamalhackett7528 u will have a blast that’s for sure !!! Have fun and b safe 🍻
@jamalhackett7528Ай бұрын
@@marcomillette4012one major question: How was phone data and wifi there. How did it run for you?
@marcomillette4012Ай бұрын
@@jamalhackett7528 it works throughout the resort no problem even at the beach but obviously not as good. It works at best in the lobby but also worked pretty good in the room where we were. Wifi is free for the week.
@GamingGran2002Ай бұрын
New sub here, interested in this resort. Looking forward to seeing the full video.
@marcomillette4012Ай бұрын
@@GamingGran2002 thanks for subscribing that means a lot. I have 3 if not more videos of this resort on my channel already. One more will be out shortly of a vlog content. You can check them out just by searching on my videos on my channel. I just came back from Cayo Cruz Cuba at the sanctuary White Sands that I will be posting shortly. Today I booked to Negril Jamaica so more content on the way. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks again for the subscription 🫶
@cuongdo9958Ай бұрын
I think I will go to Cayo for the beach. Thanks. Just wonder which Cayo you like better, the Coco or Santa Maria.
@marcomillette4012Ай бұрын
@@cuongdo9958 I just got back from Cayo Cruz at the Sanctuary White Sands last Thursday and it’s pretty nice. Almost as nice as Cayo Santa Maria. Cayo Santa Maria has a nice stretch of beach where the memories, Royalton, star fish and playa Cayo Santa Maria is located. That is probably the nicest beach I’ve seen. Is you book at the Royalton Cayo Santa Maria you’ll have access to all the other resorts I’ve mention above. Well worth it. Thanks for watching and your comment. Safe travelings 😎😊
@cuongdo9958Ай бұрын
@@marcomillette4012 Thank you for your replying. I am thinking of Grand Aston Cayo Paredón, or Hotel Playa Paraiso Cayo Coco. They both have very good deal now. Have a nice weekend.
@marcomillette4012Ай бұрын
@@cuongdo9958 I stopped at the Grand Ashton and from the lobby it looked very nice. Might try that one soon but now we r planing on a trip to Panama in September
@marcomillette4012Ай бұрын
@@cuongdo9958 I stopped at the Grand Aston and from the lobby it looked very nice. Soon I will be trying it as it’s a shorter distance from the airport. I’m currently planing on a trip to Panama for September.
@fannydesjardins8415Ай бұрын
Comment est la plage et la mer
@marcomillette4012Ай бұрын
@@fannydesjardins8415 if ur looking to go for a swim probably not the best place. I did some snorkelling n there’s lots to c but u need to go way out there. I’ll b releasing a video shortly of my snorkelling adventure. Don’t go there for the beach as it’s mostly seashells.the resort is fantastic. The town of Trinidad is beautiful n the landscape id breathtaking. I’m currently in Cayo Cruz n the beach here is amazing here.
@affravalencia24742 ай бұрын
Niceee
@vacationswithdavebrown30452 ай бұрын
Nice. How did you get the drone shots.
@marcomillette40122 ай бұрын
In my backpack. Thanks for watching be safe 😎🏝️
@frankfuniciello15102 ай бұрын
we're going July 31st . No diamond club. Wondering if there is beach bar for the non diamond members?
@marcomillette40122 ай бұрын
I didn’t take the diamond club package as it’s really not worth it in my opinion. While we were there in the diamond club section there was lots of young families with kids making lots of noise. At the beach you can pay a vip section for 100$ usd n again in my opinion really not worth it. You’ll get some really good service no matter what. There’s butlers all over the resort. Let me know if you have other questions and thanks for watching. Safe travelings 😎🏝️
@brandie-lynnecordery-masti312 ай бұрын
Dreams Puerto aventuras
@marcomillette40122 ай бұрын
I’ll be checking it out. Thanks for the suggestion 🫶😎
@stevenschindler83422 ай бұрын
Great video. Please tell me this. I have knee issues and going up and down stairs is a problem with me. Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S.
@marcomillette40122 ай бұрын
It’s accessible for everyone on the resort as long as your room is in the first floor. There’s no elevators at this location. From the lobby to the restaurants, pool, beach ect there’s a ramp. We just came back from the Melia Trinidad peninsula and there’s some elevators at this location plus you can reserve a swim out suite. Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks for watching safe travelings 😎🏝️
@DK-gg7ik2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video
@kathleenlang94332 ай бұрын
awesome except the spider guy lol
@ramjashari3 ай бұрын
Went for the fourth time and will be the last time. No towels, changed rooms twice, very bad mouldy smell, food was terrible, the entertainment isn’t the same. The only thing is the people are great on the resort. This place was the best in Cuba. Not sure what happened. All new faces. Didn’t see any old faces from before.
@marcomillette40123 ай бұрын
I’ve been to the memories next door twice and personally I thought it was better but the last time I was there was in 2016. We just got back from the Melia Trinidad peninsula. Amazing resort but with no beach. Not far away there’s the beach of ancon that is considered in the top nicest beach in Cuba. The landscape and the city of Trinidad makes up for the beach. Thanks for watching and your comment
@stevebourbonnais31523 ай бұрын
Excellent vidéo ,Nice and clean , thanks a lot.
@debracook88593 ай бұрын
Thanks for covering this hotel. I’ve been watching it develop and have been curious about it. Melia is my favourite hotel chain. It’s always a cut above the rest, and Trinidad is one of my favourite towns. I can vouch for the beauty of Playa Ancon. I’ve been there many times while living in Cuba six months of the year during Canada’s winter months. Cienfuegos is where my apartment and dearest friends are, but travel often to Trinidad to enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains and of course the beaches. There’s always something extra to do in Trinidad. I’m not a resort fan, but I’m certainly a lover of the authentic culture. Cuba is like home to me and Cubans are like family. I may spend a day or two at this new resort, but I would miss the shade of the palm trees and the white sands of Playa Ancon.
@marcomillette40123 ай бұрын
I love resorts but I must get out to visit the area. We had a great time at this location. I would love to go back in a few years when it will be fully constructed and perhaps with a nice beach. The city of Trinidad and the landscape was amazing. Thanks for your comment and watching 😎🏝️
@stevenmaw74913 ай бұрын
Marco, thanks so much. Excellent video. I'm looking forward to the next one. Ciao
@marcomillette40123 ай бұрын
Will probably doing a vlog or just the excursions we were on.
@martingougeon37273 ай бұрын
Very nice, good job buddy.
@stevebourbonnais31523 ай бұрын
Good job Marco 👍
@ruslanan70943 ай бұрын
Well done Marco!
@stevenmaw74913 ай бұрын
Nice - looking forward to a walk through, especially the beach. Thanks for uploading
@marcomillette40123 ай бұрын
Should be posting an uncut tour on May 24th. Thanks for watching and your comment 🤗
@dzuni37773 ай бұрын
Is the beach rocky in that area? We've stayed at a resort near and the beach floor was unbearable
@marcomillette40123 ай бұрын
The beach can change overtime but while we were there it was nice